In honor of the Dorian Gray-ish actor (Can you believe he turns 42 on Dec. 26?), we’re looking back at Leto as we’ll always know – and love – him best: As the beautiful but vacant (but did we mention beautiful?) Jordan Catalano. Here’s what we remember most about him.

1. His intense stare.

Jared Leto in My So-Called LifeABC/GettyIt could pierce your soul. And yet, to quote Angela Chase, “He was always closing his eyes, like it hurt to look at things.” Basically, he was dreamy whether his eyes were open or closed.